Worst air pollution Nürtingen, today and tomorrow

Today (21 July): Air quality in Nürtingen is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 35.6/100).
Tomorrow (22 July 2026): Air quality in Nürtingen is medium. AQI improves to medium; NO2 decreases to medium; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 41.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Nürtingen sits within the Neckar valley and Swabian countryside, where traffic on the surrounding road network and surrounding industrial and engineering activity contribute the main local air quality sources. The river valley setting can trap pollutants under calm, still conditions, while the Neckar valley's industrial background and prevailing regional winds shape air quality throughout the year.

Today - 21 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00

AQI:

Fair

35.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

35.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

31.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

10.0/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 22 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00

AQI:

Medium

41.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

11.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

41.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

41.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

4.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

12.8/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Nürtingen right now?

On 21 July 2026, overall air quality in Nürtingen is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 35.6/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 35.6/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Nürtingen?

On 22 July 2026, air quality conditions in Nürtingen will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 41.9/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 41.9/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Nürtingen?

Reduced air quality in Nürtingen is most likely when linden, chestnut, and oak pollen peaks, or on warm, stagnant days when local emissions settle; local and through traffic is a modest source. A light-to-moderate ragweed presence is typical here from mid-August into September. Afternoon breezes usually clear out any buildup from the morning.

Are air quality levels in Nürtingen based on measurements or forecasts?

It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.

Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?

Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.

During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 21 July 2026 at 05:44 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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